Sun Apr 06 17:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Ovechkin Ties Gretzky’s All-Time Goal Record; Capitals Celebrate Franchise Legacy

**Washington, D.C. -** Alex Ovechkin etched his name into NHL history tonight, scoring two goals against the Chicago Blackhawks to tie Gordie Howe’s all-time goals record of 894. The Washington Capitals celebrated the milestone, simultaneously honoring players from the franchise’s fifth era (2014-present), including Devante Smith-Pelly, Brooks Orpik, Braden Holtby, T.J. Oshie, and Nicklas Backstrom. Ovechkin’s historic achievement can be viewed on a replay of tonight’s game on TNT.

Elsewhere in the NHL, a flurry of exciting games unfolded:

* **High-Scoring Affairs:** David Pastrnak’s five-point performance led the Boston Bruins to victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. The Vancouver Canucks scored five goals in just 4:30 during their game against the Anaheim Ducks.

* **Hat Trick Heroes:** Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) and Evgenii Dadonov (Dallas Stars) each recorded hat tricks.

* **Milestone Markers:** Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs) scored his 30th goal of the season, while Bryan Rust (Pittsburgh Penguins) notched his 200th career goal.

* **Overtime Thrills:** The Vegas Golden Knights’ Michael Smith scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the Calgary Flames.

Other notable performances included strong goaltending from Ilya Sorokin (New York Islanders), Frederik Andersen (Los Angeles Kings), and Anton Forsberg (Ottawa Senators), each recording shutouts. The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils engaged in a tightly contested match, featuring power-play goals from both teams.

The NHL continues to provide fans with exciting action and record-breaking moments, as Ovechkin’s historic night demonstrates.

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